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South Korea, US to stage annual dril
South Korea and the United States will commence their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills next week, focusing on countering North Korea's weapons and cyber threats. Running from August 19 to 29, the exercises will involve 19,000 South Korean troops and emphasize realistic threats, including missile attacks and cyberattacks. The drills are defensive, responding to North Korean threats.

